On 4/17/2005 , the vessel VIKING COMMANDER (Official Number 383680) was involved in a risk of sinking in 40 MILES EAST OF ST. ANTHONY'S, NL., NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR (NL).
The vessel, with 10 persons on board, experienced the incident while engaged in regular operations. Fortunately, the ship was able to continue its voyage. No injuries or fatalities were reported, and there was unknown pollution.
This incident was officially recorded by Transport Canada on 5/27/2005 . Weather at the time was reported as clear with winds from the SW at 25.00 knots.
On 17 April 2005, at 13:37 UTC., vessel requested immediate assistance with damage to bow and taking on water, preparing to abandon.